The Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buckinghamshire is located in the former manor home of the third Duke of Marlborough in the town of Slough. The property is a 45 minutes drive to Central London, and only 15 minutes from London Heathrow. This boutique property features just 41 guestrooms and suites. In terms of redeeming Marriott Bonvoy…
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American Express is offering a 30% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club now through June 14, 2023. With this bonus, you’ll now receive 1,300 Flying Club miles per 1,000 Membership Rewards points. You must be logged into your Membership Rewards account to view this offer. Membership Rewards normally transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club at a 1:1…
Hyatt announced that the Thompson Palm Springs is expected to open in late 2023. This was previously slated to be an Andaz property, scheduled to open back in 2016, however ended up in bankruptcy court so nice to see it’s now suppose to open later this year. Thompson Palm Springs will have 168 guest rooms…
The Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City has 700 guest rooms including 33 suites and is located downtown Salt Lake City next to the Salt Palace Convention Center. The property recently opened in October 2022. This property is a World of Hyatt Category 3 property, meaning free standard awards are available for 12,000 points per night, and range…
Hyatt announced it will be acquiring the Mr. & Mrs. Smith platform as it continues to expand in the luxury travel market. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2023. Mr. & Mrs. Smith is similar to Hyatt’s existing partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), where World of Hyatt…
Delta opened its newest Sky Club this week at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). The new Sky Club is the airport’s third location, located in G Concourse, near gates 17 and 18 and is open daily from from 4:30am until 10:15pm. The 21,000 square foot club boasts seating for 450 customers including a year-round, all-weather Sky…
The Revival Baltimore Hotel a member of Hyatt’s joie de vivre brand, will be leaving Hyatt on May 3rd. It’s unclear if this will be operated independently or if will be joining another chain. The property has 107 rooms and is located in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood. The Revival Baltimore is currently a World of Hyatt category…
Do you think you fly a lot on Delta? Perhaps you’re a Diamond Medallion member, but one Delta passenger takes the record for the most flown miles. Todd O., is Delta’s first and only 14 Million Miler who just hit this milestone this month. Per Delta, Among Delta’s most frequent travelers there are the Silver,…
Hyatt announced plans to grow in Mexico, by increasing its brand portfolio by 30% now through 2025. Much of this growth is a direct result of Hyatt Adding More Luxury Resorts; ALG Acquisition. Here’s some highlights of what’s opening soon: Coming soon in spring 2023, Hyatt Regency Mexico City Insurgentes will be a new capital-city hub for…
World of Hyatt routinely evaluates their hotels within their award categories, and will generally make changes once a year. Hyatt has announced their latest round of changes, effective Tuesday, March 28, 2023 with 372 hotels changing categories this year. For 2023, World of Hyatt members will see the following changes: 214 hotels will shift into…
World of Hyatt has launched its latest promotion Bonus Journeys offer where you can earn can earn 3,000 Bonus Points for every two eligible nights between March 20 and May 26, 2023. Additionally, World of Hyatt credit cardmembers can earn 500 bonus points every two nights in 10 cities. For stays booked from between March 20…
Delta has announced a new benefit for American Express cardholders called TakeOff 15. Cardholders of a co-branded Delta American Express card will receive 15% off award flights when redeeming miles on Delta. The discount will be applied automatically when logged into your SkyMiles account and searching for award flights as a cardholder. The discounted award…
The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch will be rebranded to the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort & Spa in late 2024. The property currently has 493 guestrooms and suites. As part of the rebranding, the property will undergo a $110 million property renovation including guestrooms; pools; food and beverage and more. The renovation…
Delta announced its latest food & beverage refresh, which includes several returning favorites as well as some new additions to hit the skies. Highlights include the return of the signature Delta One dessert cart, espresso martinis, premium rosé wine, plant-based cheesesteak, seasonally inspired items, and more. Per Delta, here’s the full list of updates: Sweets…
Marriott Bonvoy announced its newest global promotion where members can earn 1,000 bonus points plus 1 additional night credit each night. This is valid for stays from February 7 through April 23, 2023. Earn 1,000 bonus points and 1 bonus Elite Night Credit each night. Register now, then earn from February 7 through April 23,…
Delta announced they’ll be launching brand new nonstop Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand service starting on October 28, 2023. Delta will fly its Airbus A350-900 featuring 32 Delta One suites, 48 Delta Premium Select, 36 Comfort Plus, and 190 Main Cabin seats. Per Delta, Daily flights between New Zealand’s largest city and Los Angeles…
JetBlue announced they’ll be launching a daytime New York (JFK) to London Heathrow (LHR) flight starting March 25, 2023. This will be JetBlue’s second daily flight on this route, complementing its existing evening departure. JetBlue also flies daily between New York (JFK) and London Gatwick Airport, for a total of three daily flights between NYC…
A short 45 minute drive from Cancun International Airport is the resort town, Playa del Carmen. You’ll find Marriott’s newest property which just opened this month in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The Aloft Playa Del Carmen features 167 guest rooms with award nights ranging from 22,000-30,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night, making this an attractive property…
Delta Air Lines has rolled out a new feature for Platinum and Diamond Medallions who wish to redeem their upgrade certificates online. Top tier elite members will now be able to apply upgrade certificates to reservations online at time of booking. Platinum and Diamond Medallion members have the ability to choose Regional and Global upgrades…
Starbucks Rewards has announced some major changes to their rewards program which will go into effect on February 13, 2023, however for those used to the current system, these changes could be considered a devaluation. The last Starbucks Rewards changes happened back in 2019, where free beverages went from 125 stars to 150 stars. Currently…